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Overthorpe CofE Academy
Edge Top Road, Thornhill, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 0BH, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.9 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
224
Capacity
294
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. While 53% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average, only 3% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 22% of schools, reflecting a supportive environment for its 224 pupils aged 3-11.
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Last inspected: 21 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.3%
Asian Indian7.6%
Asian Pakistani4.0%
White Other3.6%
Black African3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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53.66334, -1.63405 · WF12 0BH
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138979
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.overthorpecofe.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Overthorpe CofE Academy rated by Ofsted?
Overthorpe CofE Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 May 2024.
Is Overthorpe CofE Academy a good school?
Overthorpe CofE Academy scores 21.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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